North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | North Myrtle Beach | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,855 | 5,296,225 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $72,722 | $69,324 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 61.9 | 40.2 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 39.9% | 32.1% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $416,900 | $259,000 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,263 | $1,180 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% | 14.1% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 5.3% | 5.8% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 82.2% | 71.9% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 22.0 | 25.6 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 17.9% | 11.5% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 52.9% | 47.1% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
| Statistic | North Myrtle Beach | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 89.1% | 61.9% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.7% | 7.4% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 2.9% | 24.6% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 0.8% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 2.1% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 20.2 | 54.9 | 61.4 |
Age in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
| Statistic | North Myrtle Beach | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 61.9 | 40.2 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 10.8% | 21.4% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 3.0% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 4.8% | 12.8% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 7.5% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 32.4% | 25.2% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 41.6% | 18.9% | 17.2% |
Households and families in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
| Statistic | North Myrtle Beach | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 9,967 | 2,117,989 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.0 | 2.4 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 61.3% | 65.0% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 10.6% | 28.6% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 8.4% | 17.9% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 34.0% | 29.2% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 15.2% | 32.4% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
| Statistic | North Myrtle Beach | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $51,483 | $39,236 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 11.6% | 17.0% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.6% | 17.0% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.0% | 16.4% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 12.4% | 8.9% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.4% | 14.1% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 23.8% | 32.0% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 2.7% | 10.5% | n/a |
Housing in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
| Statistic | North Myrtle Beach | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 27,608 | 2,443,039 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 38.1% | 64.5% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 49.2% | 12.9% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 63.9% | 13.3% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,997.0 | 1,992.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 17.8% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 34.2% | 31.1% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $1,453 | $1,251 | n/a |
Education in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
| Statistic | North Myrtle Beach | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 5.8% | 9.9% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 21.3% | 28.2% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 33.0% | 29.8% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 26.4% | 19.8% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 13.5% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
| Statistic | North Myrtle Beach | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 42.8% | 60.5% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 70.6% | 76.3% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.9% | 0.4% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 1.3% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 38.4% | 25.1% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 5.0% | 6.8% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 5.1% | 5.7% | n/a |
Origins and language in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
| Statistic | North Myrtle Beach | South Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 19.7% | 52.6% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 3.3% | 2.6% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 2.0% | 3.2% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 94.0% | 91.6% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 3.6% | 5.3% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 4.7% | 6.2% | 16.7% |